Unit 7Humour
Reading
Why do We Laugh Inappropriately?
Working with words
A. The following words are synonyms and antonyms of the verb ‘laugh’. Group
them into synonyms and antonyms.
chuckle Synonyms
chortle synonyms
grimace Antonyms
crackle Antonyms
frown Antonyms
pout Antonyms
snicker synonyms
scowl Antonyms
smile synonyms
cry Antonyms
groan Antonyms
moan Antonyms
sniggle synonyms
giggle synonyms
grin synonyms
sob Antonyms
smirk Synonyms
whoop AntonymsEn glish: Grade 12
B. Match the following emotions with their definitions.
a. fear an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm
b. anger affected with grief or unhappiness
c. surprise an unexpected event, fact, etc.
d. disgust a feeling of strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
e. sadness a strong feeling of displeasure
f. happiness a pleasurable or satisfying experience
g. relief removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing
h. triumph a great victory or achievement
i. contentment the quality or state of being satisfied
C. The author writes, “. . . the contagious nature of laughter means that waves
of mirth can catch on more easily when there are more people.” Find out
the situations in which the following types of laughter are found.
a.
etiquette laughter
b.
snorting laughter
c.
stress-relieving laughter
d.
silent laughter
e.
nervous laughter
f.
cruel laughter
D. A unit of pronunciation at least with one vowel is called a syllable. Listen to
your teacher saying the words and say the number of syllables.
charge, duty, laughter, commission, undertaking, responsibility, hilarity,
persistent, infectious, ephemeral
Comprehension
A. Complete the following sentences with words/ phrases from the text.
a.
According to Sophie Scott, laughter is one of the important and
misunderstood……behaviours.…..
b.
After her study in Namibia, Scott came to the realization that……laughter
is one of our richest vocal tics.……….
c.
Studies have shown that there are ……six universal
emotions across cultures……..based on facial expressions.
d.
Scott found out that most of the laughs have nothing ……with humour.……….
e.
The couples who laugh at each other are likely to ……to stay together for longer.…………English: Grade 12
f.
The primary way of communication of grown-up people is ……laughter……… .
g.
Comedians usually find it easier to work in larger places due to ........the contagious nature of laughter...... .
B. Answer the following questions.
a.Why do people giggle at someone’s pain or suffering?
b.What did Scott’s study in Namibia come up with?
Scott's study in Namibia came up with idea that laughter is one of our richest vocal tics.
c.
How is laughter a social bonding?
Laughter is a social bonding because it brings people together.
d.
According to the author, what role does laughter play in a husband-wife relationship?
According to the author, couples who laugh with each other find it much
easier to dissipate tension after a stressful event – and overall, they are likely to stay
together for longer. Other recent studies have shown that people who laugh together at
funny videos are also more likely to open up about personal information – paving more
common ground between people.
e.
How does laughter work as a painkiller?
Oxford has found that laughter correlates with increased pain threshold, perhaps
by encouraging the release of endorphins – chemicals that should also improve social
bonding.
f.
What did the study find about the relation between laughter and the brain?
g.
What are two emotions that the author associates with infants and adults?
h.
How does a stand-up comedian take the audience’s laughter?
i.
Show the relation between laughter and crowd.
j.
What does the author mean when he says “there is always a meaning to it?”
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